Scotch Ales are heavy ales that originated in Scotland. This style is brewed with a generous amount of malts, while only using a small amount of hops. Wee Heavy brews traditionally have a longer brewing/ boiling process, which caramelizing the wort. This produces a sweeter full bodied beer, and a higher alcohol content as a result. Hooray for nature!!!
Lienekugel’s Big Eddy series produces limited full bodied craft style brews. The name was inspired by the Big Eddy Spring, which has been the company’s water supply for over 140 years.
Pours a cherry cola brown with a small amount of toasted biscuit colored head. The aroma is malty, with some toasted grain coming through. I'm also getting a hint of plums, and other dark fruits.
Right of the bat, you can tell this is pretty complex brew as several flavors entices the pallet. This ale is sweet with notes of chocolate and caramel. The eight varieties of malts makes this Wee Heavy a comforting experience. Think of a bearded Will Ferrel enjoying this brew with his lov-ah on the hearthside of the fireplace. The flavor notes continue as hints of toasted almonds and raisins also become apparent during enjoyment. Wee Heavy has a thick syrupy body and very little carbonation. This ale has a long bittersweet molasses finish with a thick malty ending.
A very nice heavy style ale. The alcohol content is nicely masked and makes a subtle appearance during occasional pleasant *warming effects. With its big body, and plethora of distinguishable flavor notes, Lienenkugel’s Wee Heavy Scotch Ale would be a great brew to breakout and discuss with friends and beer enthusiast.
*Warming effects (as defined by Chin Chin) - that little enjoyable flush of warm comfort that happens when the alcohol your drinking decides to define itself. I’d imagine it’s similar to being gently hugged by a bear who’s been laying in the sun.
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